By Air
Newcastle International Airport was the fastest growing UK regional
airport in 2005 when it served over 5 million passengers travelling
to over 80 destinations.
The airport has its own Metro station with trains every 7 minutes
to take you to the Gateshead Interchange (approximately 30 minutes).
Further information on Metro services can be found at www.tyneandwearmetro.co.uk.
Taxis can hired from the rank at the front of the terminal building
or pre-booked by contacting Airport Taxis at www.airport-taxis.co.uk
or on +44 (0) 191 214 6969.
For information on international or domestic arrivals into Newcastle
International Airport please visit www.newcastleinternational.co.uk
or call the customer information line on 0870 122 1488
By Rail
The nearest station is the historic, Grade 1 listed, Newcastle Central
Station (around three hours to London King's Cross, one and a half
hours to Edinburgh). A key stop on the East Coast Main Line it is
served by GNER, Virign, Northern Rail, The Transpennine Express
and First ScotRail services.
Upon arrival into Newcastle Central Station you can choose to either:
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Take the Metro one stop to Gateshead
Interchange (a couple of minutes journey time) then either a
ten minute walk to The Sage Gateshead or catch the yellow Quaylink
Q1 bus. Pedestrian routes are clearly signed. |
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Walk across the Tyne Bridge from Central Station
(twenty minutes). |
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Take a taxi (eight minutes). |
As part of our commitment to environmental issues we would like
all delegates unable to reach their hotel or The Sage on foot from
Newcastle Central Station to take one of our complimentary coaches.
These will be found at the front of Newcastle Centre Station and
will be clearly marked as BCSC coaches and with a number. The numbers
correspond to carefully planned routes to ensure you arrive at your
hotel as quickly and with as little fuss as possible but if you
are unsure, just ask the driver!
Please consult the schedule below to identify your bus and departure
times.
| Destination |
Coach
Number |
Departure
Times |
| Beamish
Hall Hotel |
3 |
11:15, 12:15,
13.15 and then on the hour from 14:00 to 17:00 |
| Express
by Holiday Inn, Metro Centre |
2 |
At quarter
past the hour from 11:15 to 17:15 and then again at 18:00 |
| Legacy
Springfield, Gateshead |
2 |
At
quarter past the hour from 11:15 to 17:15 and then again at
18:00 |
| Marriott
Gosforth Park |
1 |
At quarter
past the hour from 11:15 to 17:15 and then again at 18:00 |
| Marriot
Metro Centre |
2 |
At quarter
past the hour from 11:15 to 17:15 and then again at 18:00 |
| Novotel,
Newcastle |
1 |
At quarter
past the hour from 11:15 to 17:15 and then again at 18:00 |
| Premier
Travel Inn, Newcastle |
1 |
At quarter
past the hour from 11:15 to 17:15 and then again at 18:00 |
| Tulip Inn,
Team Valley |
2 |
At quarter
past the hour from 11:15 to 17:15 and then again at 18:00 |
| Village
Hotel, Silverlink |
1 |
At quarter
past the hour from 11:15 to 17:15 and then again at 18:00 |
| The Sage
|
4 |
Every half
an hour from 11.15 to 17.45 |
By Road
The A1 passes through Newcastle and Gateshead providing an easy
link to all major routes.
Car Parking
Please click here to locate car parks near to The Sage Gatshead.
Cycling
With 220 miles of marked cycle routes in Tyneside and Northumberland and plenty of cycle storage racks at The Sage Gateshead you can get fit and reduce your carbon contribution when visiting us!
Click here for more information on how to reach Newcastle and Gateshead.
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